PHA101-Midterm Study Guide Exam With
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The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
long-term care facility before giving the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should
the LPN consider to be the highest priority? - ANSWER Collect data about the patient
and the patient's health condition.
The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related to
the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage? -
ANSWER Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you
engaging in at this point of the teaching plan? - ANSWER Evaluation
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? - ANSWER The patient states
she has pain in her left arm.
Which statement provides an example of objective data? - ANSWER Grimacing with
movement is present during the examination.
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure
management. The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the
nurse's best action? - ANSWER Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which
piece of information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of objective
assessment data? - ANSWER Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up
appointment. The office nurse reviews the patient's daily blood pressure recordings.
Which stage of the nursing process corresponds to this review? - ANSWER Evaluation
After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift.
With which stage of the nursing process does this activity correspond? - ANSWER
Implementation
, You are reviewing a patient's new antihypertensive drug order. The order as written is
unclear as to the number of times per day the drug is to be given. What is your best
action? - ANSWER Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order.
A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment
regimen, a rash appears on her chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath.
Which term describes the effect that has occurred? - ANSWER Adverse effect
An LPN enters a patient's room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the
patient states, "I can't take that drug; I'm allergic to it." What should the nurse do first? -
ANSWER Assess the patient's allergic history and notify the healthcare provider to
determine a course of action.
The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with
an infection. The patient says, "I broke out in a rash the last time I took that pill." What
action should the LPN take next? - ANSWER Notify the registered nurse or healthcare
provider.
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth? -
ANSWER Make sure the patient can swallow.
A 72-year-old female patient has just been admitted to a rehabilitation center for
extended physical therapy following a stroke. You are obtaining the patient's drug
history. Which information should you collect? (Select all that apply.)
A. Over-the-counter drugs being taken
B. Past Medical history
C. Referrals to specialists
D. Drugs currently being taken.
E. Alcohol use.
F. Use of herbal supplements
G. Diseases or conditions requiring drugs
H. Drug allergies - ANSWER A, D, E,F,G,H
You have obtained a liquid narcotic for a patient in pain from the unit's locked cabinet.
However, the dose was accidentally spilled before giving it to the patient. What is the
best action to take at this point? - ANSWER Ask another nurse to cosign the inventory
record describing the situation.
As you arrive to work, a nurse from the previous shift tells you that she has completed
the narcotic count for your shift. What action should be taken? - ANSWER Recount the
narcotics again with a nurse from the previous shift.
A one-time order for a controlled substance drug has been written for a patient you are
caring for. However, the drug ordered is available only in a larger dose than is needed.
Complete Solutions
The LPN is collecting data for the initial assessment of a patient upon admission to a
long-term care facility before giving the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should
the LPN consider to be the highest priority? - ANSWER Collect data about the patient
and the patient's health condition.
The LPN is working with a patient in the planning stage of the nursing process related to
the patient's prescribed drugs. Which action should the LPN take during this stage? -
ANSWER Determine how much the patient understands about his drug.
You are teaching a patient with depression about the potential adverse effects of a
prescribed drug. What part of the nursing process related to drug therapy are you
engaging in at this point of the teaching plan? - ANSWER Evaluation
Which of the following is an example of subjective data? - ANSWER The patient states
she has pain in her left arm.
Which statement provides an example of objective data? - ANSWER Grimacing with
movement is present during the examination.
The LPN/VN is assessing a patient before giving a drug for blood pressure
management. The nurse notes the blood pressure to be 90/50 mm Hg. What is the
nurse's best action? - ANSWER Hold the drug and report the blood pressure to the RN.
The LPN is collecting objective data for inclusion in the nursing assessment. Which
piece of information indicates that the LPN has a clear understanding of objective
assessment data? - ANSWER Compilation of past laboratory results and x-ray reports.
A patient recently began a taking blood pressure drug and presents for a follow-up
appointment. The office nurse reviews the patient's daily blood pressure recordings.
Which stage of the nursing process corresponds to this review? - ANSWER Evaluation
After receiving report, the LPN gives drugs to her assigned patients on the evening shift.
With which stage of the nursing process does this activity correspond? - ANSWER
Implementation
, You are reviewing a patient's new antihypertensive drug order. The order as written is
unclear as to the number of times per day the drug is to be given. What is your best
action? - ANSWER Call the healthcare provider to clarify the order.
A patient is receiving an antibiotic for pneumonia. On the third day of the treatment
regimen, a rash appears on her chest, and she reports itching and shortness of breath.
Which term describes the effect that has occurred? - ANSWER Adverse effect
An LPN enters a patient's room to give a scheduled drug. Before administration, the
patient states, "I can't take that drug; I'm allergic to it." What should the nurse do first? -
ANSWER Assess the patient's allergic history and notify the healthcare provider to
determine a course of action.
The LPN is preparing to give the initial dose of an antibiotic to a patient diagnosed with
an infection. The patient says, "I broke out in a rash the last time I took that pill." What
action should the LPN take next? - ANSWER Notify the registered nurse or healthcare
provider.
Which priority assessment must you make before giving any patient a drug by mouth? -
ANSWER Make sure the patient can swallow.
A 72-year-old female patient has just been admitted to a rehabilitation center for
extended physical therapy following a stroke. You are obtaining the patient's drug
history. Which information should you collect? (Select all that apply.)
A. Over-the-counter drugs being taken
B. Past Medical history
C. Referrals to specialists
D. Drugs currently being taken.
E. Alcohol use.
F. Use of herbal supplements
G. Diseases or conditions requiring drugs
H. Drug allergies - ANSWER A, D, E,F,G,H
You have obtained a liquid narcotic for a patient in pain from the unit's locked cabinet.
However, the dose was accidentally spilled before giving it to the patient. What is the
best action to take at this point? - ANSWER Ask another nurse to cosign the inventory
record describing the situation.
As you arrive to work, a nurse from the previous shift tells you that she has completed
the narcotic count for your shift. What action should be taken? - ANSWER Recount the
narcotics again with a nurse from the previous shift.
A one-time order for a controlled substance drug has been written for a patient you are
caring for. However, the drug ordered is available only in a larger dose than is needed.
